To Sup With the Devil

Over wine and fireplace shadows, two old friends discuss an extraordinarily unpleasant subject: the Devil. George insists that he has met Hell’s most famous resident, found him surprisingly civilized, and accepted an invitation to become a demon—or perhaps a ghoul. There is only one small qualification to fulfill first: he must kill someone.

When George names his intended victim, the evening’s relaxed conversation turns sharply sinister. A revolver, a jealous accusation, and a dark corner concealing an unexpected guest set the stage for a wickedly playful journey into the supernatural. The Devil himself is nothing like the traditional caricature, but his offer may be more dangerous than it sounds.

Blending dry humor, macabre imagery, and a deliciously theatrical sense of menace, this short tale treats damnation like an oddly appealing career opportunity. Listeners can settle in for a compact, shadowy fantasy where friendship, betrayal, and the prospect of Hell are all handled with a raised glass and a crooked smile.